Thursday, August 27, 2009

It's almost here.....

Oh man! I've been working in my new classroom off and on for the past 3 weeks, and can't believe that it's already time to do this again! As I've been sorting through things from my kiddos last year, I've found a few precious notes and pictures that are good motivators. :) However, yesterday I stumbled upon a quote from one of my kiddos from the beginning of the school year. He simply said, "Did my mom sign me up for this?" HA! And there in lies the task I, and countless other teachers, are embarking upon. In my one room, in my group of 25+ students, I'll have the kiddos that leave me notes and pictures and want nothing more than to come to school and learn everyday.....AND the kids who truly believe their parents have just signed them up for a boring activity that they don't want to do. I guess that is part of what makes teaching so exciting, challenging, frustrating, and rewarding....figuring out how to get all those kiddos to learn something by the end of the year, and maybe even enjoy school! As promised last year at this time, I'll keep you posted on the many stories that these kids always provide. Here's hoping for a great year ahead!